Foundation Settling & Foundation Underpinning Problems Edmonton

For foundation settling problems, we use Helical Pier System’s (HPS) Screw Pile Foundation Underpinning System. We are an exclusive installer for Helical Pier Systems piling products in Edmonton and own a variety of specialized equipment required for foundation underpinning pile installation in Edmonton.

HPS is a CWB Certified Division II manufacturer. All products are manufactured and tested to the highest industry standard. Each project and pile system is fully engineered to meet site requirements with a “Safety Factor” added. Special patented brackets are used to stabilize and/or lift basement foundations in distress. This system has many advantages over other foundation underpinning systems available in the industry – for more information and pricing, contact us!

There are other causes for foundation movement, but the above five are the most common. Once again, it is very important that all relevant information be analyzed by an experienced professional to determine what is occurring. Only then can an effective remediation plan be put together.

One of the most common solutions to stabilize the foundation of a building is to underpin the foundation down onto a more stable soil. This soil layer should be suitable by strength and type to accommodate the loads exerted on it. It should also be well below the “active soil layer”.

“Active Soil Layer” is the layer of soil that is affected by seasonal changes in moisture levels. Most commonly this soil layer is within the top 20 feet of soil. Periods of drought or high periods of precipitation can drastically affect expansive clay or sensitive soils.

Underpinning is typically done by installing a pile under the existing foundation. There are many forms of piles available. Read our Discussion on Underpinning to fully understand the different choices for underpinning that you have, how they work and what Abarent Construction Ltd’s process is. Give us the opportunity to show you the “Abarent Advantage”.